Patient Companion
The posted compensation range of $12.00 - $13.41 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is an internationally recognized leader in research and clinical excellence that has given rise to breakthroughs in cardiovascular care neuroscience oncology transplantation and more. Our team’s efforts have led to the creation of many research programs and initiatives to develop advanced treatments found nowhere else in the world. In our commitment to advancing standards in an ever-evolving healthcare environment our new McNair Campus is designed around the human experience—modeled on evidence-based practices for the safety of patients visitors staff and physicians. The 27.5-acre campus represents the future of healthcare through a transformative alliance focused on leading-edge patient care research and education. Our strong alliance with Texas Heart® Institute and Baylor College of Medicine allows us to bring our patients a powerful network of care unlike any other. Our collaboration is focused on increasing access to care through a growing network of leading specialists and revolutionizing healthcare to save lives and improve the health of the communities we serve.
Responsibilities
Member of the health care team who works under direct supervision of an RN and Performs tasks that optimizes patient
safety. The PCC Responsible for observing the patient, assisting with activities of daily living, and reporting observations
to the RN. Provides assistance in transporting, transferring, and lifting. One PCC may be assigned to monitor two (2.
patients in a semi‐private room.
ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Must maintain visible contact with the patient at all times
2. Assists in providing personal hygiene and physical care needs
3. Accurately measures oral intake and urine output and reports to unit staff for recording
4. Assists with patient ambulation. Promptly attends to all patient requests. Assists patient with meals. Observes the
client for general physical, emotional, and mental conditions and reports all changes in condition
5. Maintains a clean and safe environment. Provide diversional activities as appropriate. Adheres to patient rights,
HIPPA and patient confidentiality
6. Demonstrates commitment to the goals and values of the patient and hospital by responding promptly to patient
needs, keeping patient environment clean and tidy, performing comfort measures and reporting to RN any change in
patient condition, complaints of pain
7. Maintains a neat, safe and orderly work area, keeps patient room clear of obstructions, reports safety issues and
broken equipment appropriately, and adheres to patient safety precautions
8. Demonstrates a commitment to personal growth and development by completing annual mandatory in‐services,
attending unit‐based in‐services and monthly departmental meetings.
9. Communicates with patient, patient’s family and unit personnel in an accurate, courteous and professional manner
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
*High School Diploma/GED
*Completion of Patient Care Companion Program
Required Licensure and Certifications - NA
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilitiesand Training - N/A
Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.
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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.
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